Possibly, Connor Coughlin
11/2014
W:12 in H:24in
Linocut relief print with ink - Variable edition 4/8
Coeur D'alene Idaho
Relevant historical or cultural context
In 2014, millennials transitioned from the chaotic Indie Sleaze era into a curated Soft Grunge aesthetic defined by Tumblr, Vine, and the moody sounds of Arctic Monkeys and Lana Del Rey. This Gym Class print captures that shift through its twee fashion influences and a nostalgic, introspective irony common in the hipster subculture. By using a tactile, analog medium during a digital boom, the artist embraced the era's DIY desire for authenticity and awkward is cool sentiment.
